Brian Bannister retired 20 of 21 batters after a single in the first. (Duane Burleson/AP)

By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com

In his first start following a strong rookie season, Brian Bannister outdueled 210-win veteran Kenny Rogers with seven innings of two-hit ball, receiving support with RBI doubles by Jose Guillen and Billy Butler to help KC improve to 2-0.